Family Hotel Gran Ivan

Recent Reviews: 24

• User:tsvetina2020

  Trip type: Business

  AWFUL place!!!!

  15 Jun 2022

  The receptionist was polite, kindly took record of my ID /Bulgarian passport/ had a short, friendly conversation with me and even went a little further by allowing himself to ask about my personal situation such as 'how my husband let me go to Bulgaria in a hotel, all alone' ; asked me to go on a date with him and last, but not least commented that since my husband is not in the country I can go on a date with him and that would not affect my marriage in any way. I have not made an issue of that situation as I told him quite clear and made him understand that does not matter what the situation is I would not cross the 'boarder' and there is not a chance in the world I can let any of this happen. Other than that - he has always had a smile on his face and operated an excellent example of customer service.Once I was checked-in I went to the room /405/ to find out there is nothing like what it was in the pictures advertised online on Booking.com and I got shocked, but I decided to deal with it on the next day. I was completely exhausted of the travel I have had in the past couple of days so I have only changed and went out for dinner. The male at the reception was again kind enough to give me some options for good places to have dinner near the hotel. I have then returned and went to bed straight away as I had an extremely important exam on the next day. The day is 12th of May 2022, 8:10 - I was woken up by two brown-ish dressed females who were dressed as cleaners but again had no badge on their clothes. They were shouting to each other from different room at 8AM which completely pissed me off as I could not have the rest I needed for the exam I had later on the same day. I made them aware that their behaviour is unacceptable and even then they did not apologise or even stopped. Since I was already woken up 4 hours prior my alarm I decided to check on Booking app what kind of room I booked as I know my wants and I doubted I would book a room that looks more like a cell in a prison in Bangladesh - with only a small window and hard access to natural day light. I then realised that the room I booked has a terrace and French windows which is nothing like the room I was hosted in. I have immediately called Booking.com's customer service and they arranged for me to be moved to the room I have actually booked. I have kindly asked for help to move my luggage and was told to ask 'the female on the 4th floor' who completely denied to assist me and even mentioned I am spoiled by my husband /which is a conclusion I believe no one should make verbal since they do not know me in person/.I have moved my luggage all alone and went for my daily tasks. Day 4 - 15th of May 2022; 12.30 PM - I have asked the female /picture attached below/ who again had not have any badge on her clothes for a coffee with milk and a bottle of water and then took a seat in the cafe area. I was told I could grab them in a very disrespectful manner and I was given a 'look' by the same person. I then said I am having coffees here four days in a row and I was always served. She then said she does not care about that and passed by me /but still did not serve the drinks I have ordered/. I then asked for her name and she introduced herself as 'Maria' , I have asked if I can see her badge /only to verify the above claim/ on which she replied that 'she does not have one'. I said that this is illegal and I will most certainly take it further only for the sake of being treated with respect and took a picture of her face for reference /attached below/. I have then asked her to get me a taxi to Държавна автомобилна инспекция (ДАИ) - Варна on which she happily said 'sure'. I have left the premises when I saw the cab outside, took and seat and when the driver asked to confirm the final destination we both got to know that she have ordered me a cab for completely different direction. I came back to the hotel around 4 o'clock in the afternoon, the absolutely same female was there and did not apologise but gave me that awful 'look' again.

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• User:POOH1958

  Trip type:

  Change of management

  06 Oct 2020

  Stayed here a few times, since my last visit there was a change of management. This has resulted in the car parking no longer being free. This is disappointing as even with a disability permit you are still charged.

• User:Celtagirl

  Trip type: Couples

  Small, family hotel near shopping mall.

  04 Jun 2019

  Reception staff are excellent. Alex is extremely helpful. Room is clean and bright but the blinds are too light so would prefer a room that is darker at night - would sleep better. Breakfast is simple but fresh and nice. Location is great for shopping malls and a long walk or taxi to the center.

• User:POOH1958

  Trip type: Couples

  Nice small hotel, great location

  01 Jun 2019

  Having a very large vehicle the carpark is a bit tricky to reverse into. As always Alex parks for me. Helpful and friendly staff, free wi-fi, and secure parking. What more could you ask for. Also a five-minute walk to the main shopping mall. The only small complaint is the window blinds gone shut out enough light.

• User:Celtagirl

  Trip type: Couples

  Nice, cosy family hotel, nearer shopping malls but not the center.

  26 Aug 2018

  Found this hotel as it is near my dentist. Nice, friendly staff and clean, spacious rooms with a/c. Only problem is there is no lift - so not suitable for people with disabilities. Parking space is limited but very secure - gated area. It is near the main shopping mall - Grand Mall but not very near the center which is a few km away - buses are nearby if walking isn't an option. Breakfast is a small but adequate cold buffet. It is quiet and ideal for couples or single people who like a short walk into the center.

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